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Today. Similes & Metaphors Read and discuss: “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros Highlight similes & metaphors and annotate as you read Answer 6 questions after you read Journal #7: Writing workshop on back of copy of “Eleven” If time: work on vocabulary workbook HOMEWORK:

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  1. Today • Similes & Metaphors • Read and discuss: “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros • Highlight similes & metaphors and annotate as you read • Answer 6 questions after you read • Journal #7: Writing workshop on back of copy of “Eleven” • If time: work on vocabulary workbook • HOMEWORK: • vocab workbook and root note cards due and quiz over unit 6 on Friday

  2. Simile A comparison of two things using “like, as than,” or “resembles.” Examples: Blind as a bat. It was as clear as mud. I slept like a log last night. I can’t see nuthin’! Z Z Z

  3. Metaphor A direct comparison of two unlike things Examples: Mr. Novak is an encyclopedia of English knowledge. My mom’s cooking was garbage.

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